tarsus

tarsus /tar·sus/ (tahr´sus)

1. ankle; the seven bones (talus, calcaneus, navicular, medial, intermediate and lateral cuneiform, and cuboid) composing the joint between the foot and leg.

2. the plate of connective tissue forming the framework of an eyelid.

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tar·sus (tärss)

n. pl. tar·si (-s)

1. The area of articulation between the foot and the leg, comprising the seven bones of the instep: the talus, calcaneus, navicular, three cuneiform, and cuboid bones.

2. The fibrous plate that supports and shapes the edges of the eyelids. Also called tarsal plate.

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tarsus

1. the hock or ankle made up of up to seven bones-talus, calcaneus, navicular, medial, intermediate and lateral cuneiform, and cuboid-comprising the articulation between the cannon bone and the tibia.

2. the fibrous or cartilaginous plate forming the framework of either (upper or lower) eyelid.